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Winter Gala 2024 Be inspired as we celebrate our mission to support our veterans. We are excited to invite you to an evening showcasing testimonies from our RECON graduates and their families, as they share their life-changing journeys toward a purposeful life filled with hope and happiness. 5pm | Social Hour with hors d'oeuvres, cash […]
Superior High School DECA teammates are hosting this delicious fundraiser. Visit Superior Waffles, Duluth's Best Bread-Superior, Empire Coffee, 2540 Coffee House, or Superior Impact Nutrition to support 23rd Veteran! Visit 3 of the participating businesses, and have your passport stamped at each, for a chance to win a drawing for three door prizes! A portion […]
Join us for an evening of fun and camaraderie as we celebrate the start of a new year. Here's what you can expect: Meet the Experts: Connect with Michael Lewis, WWP Outreach Coordinator, and Sarah Herrick-Smisek, 23rd Veteran Communications & Synergy Manager. Learn About Our Programs: Discover how 23rd Veteran and WWP can support your […]
We are excited to announce our next event, the "Valentines for the Vets Pinup Contest," which will be held on February 22nd at 6:00 PM at the Calumet Saloon in Calumet, MN. This event will consist of two portions: Fundraising: Ten contestants will have the opportunity to fundraise for points in hopes of earning the […]
Nita Peterson was raised on a small family farm in eastern SD. She graduated from South Dakota State University (SDSU) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force through the ROTC program. During her 5 years as an active duty nurse, she was stationed […]
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Why Participate in a 23rd Veteran Ruck March? Ruck Marches aren’t just events—they’re powerful movements that celebrate our nation's heroes and create a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. This year is extra special as we mark 23rd Veteran’s 10th anniversary, a milestone that highlights a decade of dedication to building healthier, […]
The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (LSDBF) is organized, operated and staffed by Rotary Club of Superior for the good of our community. These members who are local residents of the Twin Ports area have created this family fun event to better the community and experiences of the people within it. Since 2002, LSDBF has raised […]
Why Participate in a 23rd Veteran Ruck March? Ruck Marches aren’t just events—they’re powerful movements that celebrate our nation's heroes and create a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. This year is extra special as we mark 23rd Veteran’s 10th anniversary, a milestone that highlights a decade of dedication to building healthier, […]
The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center welcomes Lt Col (Ret) Donna Bergstrom to speak on Thursday, October 9th, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Program Highlights: "Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps! On November 10th, the Marine Corps turns 250 years old. From Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Marine Corps, to every ‘clime and place where we […]
We’re thrilled to invite you to Veteran Resilience Project’s (VRP) 2nd Annual SWEAT 4 VETS—an energizing sauna and cold plunge experience and fundraiser happening Saturday, October 25th on the lake walk in front of the Endion Inn in Canal Park, Duluth, MN. This unique wellness event blends the restorative power of sauna and cold immersion […]
You're invited to Crossfit Aerial for the CHAD1000X Workout. The workout is free and any donations will go directly to 23rd Veteran. The CHAD1000X Workout consists of 1000 Weighted Step-ups on a 20" box, but participants can scale the workout to their fitness level. You can even split the reps with a partner. You […]
Winter Gala 2025 Be inspired as we celebrate our mission to support our veterans. We are excited to invite you to an evening showcasing testimonies from our RECON graduates and their families, as they share their life-changing journeys toward a purposeful life filled with hope and happiness. 5:30pm | Social Hour with hor d'oeuvres, cash bar […]
Please join us at the Bong Center for our Speaker Series showcasing Natalie Belsky. Belsky is Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History, Political Science and International Studies at University of Minnesota Duluth. Her book Evacuee Encounters on the Soviet Home Front During the Second World War is the first to examine the […]
Join us at the Bong Center for our Speaker Series showcasing Peggy Trojan. Peggy published her first poem at the age of 77. She is the author of several poetry collections, including the self-published All That Matters: Collected Poems 2010-2018 and Essence (Portage Press, 2015). Peggy's book A Homefront Childhood in WWII is a collection […]
